Ingredients

  • 4 qt. cucumbers, peeled and chopped (8 large)
  • 6 c. onions, chopped (6 large)
  • 1 sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 hot pepper (if desired)
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/3 c. salt
  • 6 trays ice cubes
  • 1 tsp. prepared mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
  • 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 5 c. sugar
  • 3 c. vinegar

Method

  • Combine cucumbers, onions and peppers in a large bowl; add salt and garlic.
  • Mix well.
  • Add ice cubes; let stand for 2 hours. Drain well.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar, turmeric, mustard and celery seed in a large kettle; boil well.
  • Add chopped vegetables.
  • Heat just until boiling.
  • Put in sterilized pint jars within one inch of top.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes, or pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Makes 9 pints.
  • Great for using in salads.